Poetry: Sound and Sense

Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetry

Full searchable textbook [ REQUIRED ]: Sound & Sense: An Introduction to Poetry by Perrine and Arp
    Chapter One: What Is Poetry?
    Chapter Two: Reading the Poem
    Chapter Three: Denotation and Connotation
    Chapter Four: Imagery
    Chapter Five: Figurative Language I - Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Apostrophe, Metonymy
    Chapter Six: Figurative Language II - Symbol, Allegory
    Chapter Seven: Figurative Language III - Paradox, Overstatement, Understatement, Irony
    Chapter Eight: Allusion
    Chapter Nine: Meaning and Idea
    Chapter Ten: Tone
    Chapter Eleven: Musical Devices
    Chapter Twelve: Rhythm and Meter

Required Reading & Downloads

Introductory Material
How to Read and Understand a Poem
Rules for Quoting from a Poem
Poetry Terms: A Quick Reference Giude
A.P. Poetry multiple choice question strategies and practice questions
A.P. Multiple Choice Stems (DOC)
A.P. Exam Poetry Prompts -- 1970-2012 (DOC)

Vocabulary
Poetry Vocabulary & Terms Lists I & II
Poetry flashcard deck at Dictionary.com

Assignments
Poetry Memorization & Explication Assignment packet - includes:
    - How Do I Choose My Poems?
    - Explication Responses Assignment
    - Explication Essay Assignment
    - Poetry Recitation Criteria & Tips
    - Rubric for Poetry Recitation Presentation
    - Sample Poetry Explication
    - Sample Explication Essay
Poetry Explication Essay Rubric
Poetry LRJ Prompts (PDF)
Poetry Unit Exam Study Sheet (PDF)

Required Articles
"Got Poetry?" by Jim Holt (Sunday Book Review)

Poetry Resources

Poetry Out Loud
Poets.org (American Academy of Poets)
Poetry Off the Shelf (Poetry Foundation)
English Poems & Poets